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76± acres of productive ground only 25 minutes south of Marion with income potential from the vineyard and mature timber. The vineyard currently has 600± plants (Chambourcin and Vignoles), and has capacity for 1600± plants. Mature timber is on site with a significant white oak component. There is also a large machine shed with electricity and a concrete foundation. Bordering 1500± acres of Shawnee National Forest, this property also has excellent hunting! There is a pond on site for year-round water, several cedar thickets for thermal cover and adjacent agricultural land use. Sale includes 50% of mineral rights. Call Eric Holzmueller at (618)713-0034. $323,000

Trophy deer and turkey magnet with sheds and mushrooms in Marthasville. With ridges and hollows, these 125± acres of timber hunt big. Also, this is a great place for a weekend cabin or secluded country home just 45 minutes from Chesterfield and 15 minutes from Washington, Augusta and many wineries. The owner has not allowed hunting on this property for decades and it is well controlled with existing neighbors; most of the boundaries are well marked. The property is nestled between Highway 47 on the west and the Charette Creek Bottoms to the east. This tract naturally attracts and holds abundant large deer. Call Bill Ziercher at (314)412-3966. $349,000

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The views on this farm overlooking rolling hills and the Mississippi River bottoms are stunning, with absolutely breathtaking sites for your dream home or hunting cabin. Along with the scenic views, this property offers plenty of hunting. The farm is balanced with enough timber and brush to hold wildlife and has one pond. With cover you must have food, and this tract has 26± acres currently in row crops. It was not planted this spring due to wet weather.

Other pasture and open ground could be transformed into food plots for deer and turkey. Enjoy scenic views, hunting and income; a perfect recreational property.

$347,100For more information on this property or to schedule a showing, contact Joe Ogden at (636)358-3567 or jogden@trophypa.com

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This 78±-acre property lays in the southern part of Pike Co. just minutes from Hwy 79 or Hwy 61.

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This 40±-acre parcel has an older doublewide mobile home and pole barn, ideal for residence or recreation. The property is in an area known for excellent deer and turkey hunting, and it is conducive for horses and/or cattle with a 50x30 pole barn with two overhead doors and two horse stalls, two small ponds and an area for an outdoor riding arena. Excellent location off of C.R. Pike 225 with access via a deeded easement benefiting 4 parties. Additional acreage available. Call Phil Brown at (314)753-7444. $249,000

This 337±-acre tract has a new and modern 1,000-sq-ft cabin with all of the amenities overlooking its exclusive and private lake. The property has been intensively managed for deer and turkey for the past several years and has multiple stands and food plots accessed via an intricate ATV trail infrastructure. It has a great balance of open ground with mature mixed hardwoods and pines scattered over rolling hills. Call Kerry “Red” Johnson at (573)979-7979. $399,500

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This 80±-acre farm has all the amenities in the heart of some of Pike County’s best deer hunting. There is also a 2±-acre stocked lake for the fishing enthusiast. This farm is loaded with food plots and stand locations already in place. A 2-bedroom, 1-bath home and 6 different sheds provide a place for you and all of your recreational vehicles. Located about 82 miles from St. Charles, this farm is within 1.5 hours of St. Louis. Currently, there is a lease on 15± tillable acres that brings in $1,400 per year for a nice return on investment to apply towards property taxes and/or food plot expenses. Call Jason Kneib at (636)295-7047. $359,999

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Gorgeous 60±-acre property with home located 15 minutes from Mark Twain Lake. The stunning 1.5-story brick home is a must-see with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths and extensive updates and amenities. A stunning 800-sq-ft guesthouse is also on the property. Covered in hardwood floors, it includes a full bath, full kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, and a beautiful living area with fireplace. The land includes 25± acres of possible tillable ground in native grasses and wildflowers, 20± acres of timber and 10± acres of brush. It’s a great property for hunting, fishing and farming. Call Jason Cleveland at (636)751-4579. $792,000

Investment property or country estate in Wentzville features 74± acres with Highway 61 visibility/frontage in planned Peine Road Improvement and future David Hoekel Parkway area. Excellent opportunities for a 1031 tax deferred exchange, multifamily or residential development. Custom built by Cross Homes, the 3,600-sq-ft brick 3-bedroom home boasts many outstanding amenities and would make a great equine property. Barrel vaulted walk-in closet and dressing room, 5-car garage, workout room, lots of marble and wood flooring and more. Spectacular views, deer, ponds and stately oak trees grace this mostly open former tobacco farm. Call Bill Ziercher at (314)412-3966. $1,300,000

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Southern IL is known for world-class whitetails, and with one look at this 54±-acre listing you’ll quickly realize why. This property consists of 9± tillable acres, 40± acres of marketable timber and a 4±-acre pond, perfect for wildlife management. On the east, this tract is bordered by tillable acreage in the Cash River Delta and on the west, by timber. You’ll also find 1/2 mile of frontage with the Shawnee National Forest. Call Kerry “Red” Johnson at (573)979-7979. $165,000

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Five miles south of Marion lay these 50± acres of timberland. This tract is mostly upland timber with an intermittent stream running through. The surrounding mixed-use agricultural landscape provides the ideal habitat for the monster deer and turkey southern Illinois is known for. The property is easily accessible off a blacktop road and has low property taxes ($55 per year). Call Eric Holzmueller at (618)713-0034. $185,000

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This 70± acre farm is a short hour from St. Louis just off Hwy 21. The road that leads to the property is blacktop. Of its 70± acres, 25± consist of stocked fishing lakes and 45± acres of timber with 20± in tall pines and hardwoods. The wildlife is abundant, and with just a little TLC this place will hold trophy whitetails, bass and crappie. Call Ken Dayley at (314)409-4568. $109,900

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This 87.87±-acre property is all timber. It’s perfect for hunting and as an investment property for selling timber. The owner is also selling acreage connected to the property if you are interested in purchasing a large amount of land. Call Ken Dayley at (314)409-4568. $285,000

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Grayhawk, less than an hour from St. Louis and minutes away from historic Ste. Genevieve and 6 wineries boasts amenities including two 100±-acre fishing and skiing lakes, gated entry, private security, a swimming pool and available boat storage. Ten pristine lakefront home sites within the Grayhawk Community range from 3.3± to 7.75± acres from $96,000 to $234,000.

The Ranches at Grayhawk consist of five 67± to 150±-acre parcels ideal for weekend, retirement or permanent home sites with both lakefront and bluff vistas available. Surrounded by private properties and a non-hunting community, The Ranches provide great deer and turkey hunting. Call Bill Ziercher at (314)412-3966. $139,900 - $465,000.

This 40±-acre farm is located just off Hwy 32 on Buford Bottom Rd west of Bismark. The terrain is ideal for a home site, with a very gentle slope and a small pond. It also is a great hunting spot with the 2,200-acre Holiday Shore Resort located just behind it. Electric is just across the street. There is also a blacktop road that leads you to the property. There were numerous game trails and turkey scrapes throughout the property. This parcel will not last long with its versatility and convenience to town. Call Ken Dayley at (314)409-4568. $89,000

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This 147.38± acre income producing property in DeCatur, IL currently has 70± acres tillable in production, with the balance in timber and brush. A new lake was built in 2013. Excellent hunting for trophy whitetails, and a gravel road has been installed giving access to the entire property. Food plots are also established. An investment property with recreational land, along with its location so close to the city is a rare find. Call Phil Brown at (314)753-7444. $736,163

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Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Arkansas

Branch Office:4012 East Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO 63755

(573) 979-7979

Headquarters:15965 Manchester Rd., Suite 108, St. Louis, MO 63011

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A native Missourian, Chris has been able to call big Missouri gobblers since before he was even able to hunt. His love for hunting is a family hobby, from his travels across North America hunting with his dad to sharing his passion with his wife, Kimberly. And in time, Chris hopes to one day make memories with his daughter, Brooklyn.

Whether it’s prepping and planting food plots, finding that perfect new pinch point or reviewing thousands of trail camera pictures, Chris’ knowledge and experience in managing land for big Missouri whitetails can come in handy on your search of the perfect piece of land. Chris has also been fortunate to work with and represent many companies in the outdoor industry, and has been a part of many well-known video and television productions.

If you are looking for a hunting retreat and would like an expert to assist you, Chris is confident that he can help you end your search and direct you on the right path for your next successful hunting season. Contact Chris anytime for information on buying or selling land in Missouri.

Five Reasons Why Now is a Perfect Time to ListBy Bill Ziercher, Land Specialist

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us, we at Trophy Properties and Auction wants to let you know that if you have been thinking about selling your property there is no better time than right NOW…

Here are “Five reasons why now is a perfect time to list”:1. With winter setting in and Christmas behind us, people have more time to search for listings, research properties and plan for the upcoming year. This is true for homebuyers, recreational buyers and producers (farmers and ranchers).

2. At Trophy Properties and Auction we are working hard on Spring Marketing Campaigns. Activity really picks up in March, and now is the time those good marketing plans are being put in place so we are locked and loaded to take advantage of one of the hottest times of year for property sales.

3. I see so many properties that when a seller sells, s(he) should have done it three or four years earlier;a. Some properties are getting away from the seller in terms of up keep and this suppresses value.b. A husband and wife been putting off moving their residence or a country getaway for years – they bite the bullet and after the fact you hear, “We should of done this years ago.”c. The underlying reasons for selling a property usually increase over time.

4. “I want to wait and see if prices go higher”, this is mostly a myth. Real estate is not as volatile as the stock market. Sure, real estate prices move up and down, but normally you do not see drastic swings. The real estate market is not impacted in the short term by emotion like many other investment classes. If there are dramatic changes then something really big has happened to cause even more volatility in other asset classes.

5. Most people just do not like change; for some it is scary, intimidating or seems like a lot of work. In reality, once you start the process it is easy.

Bonus Reason #6 Here at Trophy Properties and Auction, our staff has experience and depth in every aspect of trophy properties of all types . . . Recreational, Homes, Commercial, Income and many Specialty Groups. Not only do we make it easy, we make it fun. And nothing gives us more enjoyment than helping both Sellers and Buyers achieve good things.

Bill is an accomplished land specialist with Trophy Properties and Auction.

To read more about Bill and to find out how he can help you with your real estate needs, visit www.TrophyPA.com.

To view a complete list of our current properties, visit us at www.TrophyPropertiesAndAuction.com

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